DIY : How to Turn off your Water Heater.

9/8/2013

If your hot Water Heater is overheating, making strange noises or performing unusually, it's very important that you don't let the problem continue if you do you might be fixing bigger problems like Water Leakage or flooding. Whether you use an Electric or Gas Water Heater, follow these steps in order to shut off your Hot Water Heater.

Follow these steps:

1. Turn off the Gas or Electricity.

Gas: Twist the dial on the top of the thermostat from the ON to the OFF position.
Electric: Switch the circuit breaker for the Water Heater to the OFF position.

2. Turn off Water Supply.

Turn the handle on the Water valve clockwise until it stops. If the Water does not stop, turn off the main Water Valve for the entire house.

3. Drain the Water Heater.

Attach a hose to the Drain valve at the bottom of the Water Tank. Run the other end of the hose to a lower place where you can drain rusty, hot Water without causing damage. Open a Hot Water Faucet in the house to let air into the Water Tank.

4. Open the Relief Valve.

Flip handle so it is sticking straight out or up. CAUTION: Scalding hot Water.

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